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The Air Force Association EDUCATES the public about

the critical roles of aerospace power in the defense of

our nation; ADVOCATESaerospace power and a strong

national defense; and SUPPORTS the United States Air

Force, the Air Force family, and aerospace education.

The Air Force Association is a grassroots membership

organization, with more than 100,000 members who are

committed to promoting Air Force Airpower. For more

information on how you can become a member go to

www.afa.orgor call 1-800-727-3337 .

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The Air Force Association works to educatethe public about thecritical role of aerospace power in the defense of our nation.

AFA educates the public on key issues surrounding the U.S.Air Force, airpower, and national defense with publications

such as the award-winning Air ForceMagazine and itsonline counterpart www.airforce-magazine.com, whichprovides the electronic news brief Daily Report, reachingmore than 130,000 readers worldwide daily.

AFA hosts professional development opportunitiesthroughout the year. The national conferences and symposia

offer high prole speakers, workshops, state-of-the artexhibit oors, and presentations by top Air Force andnational defense leaders.

AFA produces thought-provoking publications through itspublic policy and research arm, the Mitchell Institute for

Airpower Studies. The Mitchell Institute is a world classaerospace power think tank that produces policy studiesdedicated to expanding airpower thinking, increasing public

awareness, and contributing to the national security debate.

CyberPatriot, the national high school cyber defense

competition, is a cuttingedge AFA initiative created topromote student interest in cyber security and other Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careerelds.

The Air Force Association advocatesaerospace power and a

strong national defense.

AFA has a long history of advocacy beginning with the

establishment of an independent Air Force in 1947.

AFA has many successful relationships with members

of Congress and the Executive Branch. AFA represents

active duty, Guard, Reserve, veterans, and all citizens who

believe in promoting Air Force Airpower.

AFA is the premier Air Force advocacy organization

ghting for benets, modern equipment, better training,

additional manpower, and larger budgets.

For recent legislative accomplishments and further

information, please go to www.afa.org/grl.

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The Air Force Association supportsthe United States Air

Force, the Air Force family, and aerospace education.

AFA provides more than $1.5 million annually in

scholarships, grants, and awards; the educational

programs and scholarships encourage Air Force

members to continue their education; AFA provides

funds to Air Force spouses working toward an

academic degree, and it administers grants for

programs promoting math and science skills among

young people.

Each year AFA honors the outstanding achievements

of men and women across the U.S. Air Force,

government, academia, and the aerospace industry

through AFAs National Aerospace Awards Program.

In an ongoing effort to encourage a competitive

industrial base for our national defense, AFA partners

with government, industry, and grassroots networks to

promote STEM education.

AFA was instrumental in building the magnicent

United States Air Force Memorial, and continues to

be a vital part of its ongoing day-to-day operations.

The Memorial is a place of reverence, remembrance

and celebration where all Americans can pause to

remember and honor the achievements of Americas

Airmen. E ach year more than 200 activities

ceremonies, special events, wreath laying, tours,

weddings, and United States Air Force Band

concertstake place at the Air Force Memorial.

For more information please visit

www.airforcememorial.org.

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